06/10/2021 8:47 PM
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Updated 06/10/2021 8:47 PM
After saying that "the Mexicans came
from the Indians
, the Brazilians
from the jungle
, but the Argentines arrived
on the boats
"
-an expression that caused controversy in the region during the last hours- Alberto Fernández sent a letter to INADI to explain the phrase.
"Yesterday I quoted a phrase 'we Argentines arrived from the ships' that
I notice moves some of the prejudices
that exist in our society. With those who felt offended by my sayings, I did not hesitate to apologize," begins Fernández's letter .
He continues: "But since I observe that it has been interpreted by some in a way that contradicts my actions and our government decisions, I allow myself to
put
these reflections for
your consideration
for the purposes that you consider appropriate."
Thus, in the letter - which is addressed to the head of the National Institute against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism, Victoria Donda - Fernández conveys: "I wish to clarify my deep and heartfelt convictions about the Argentine and Latin American population."
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